Man who wanted to kill and eat a child faces 27 years

Federal prosecutors will ask for a 27-year prison sentence for a Massachusetts man who authorities say had a dungeon in his basement and chatted online with other men about their mutual desire to abduct, kill and eat children.

Geoffrey Portway, of Worcester, pleaded guilty in April to solicitation to commit a crime of violence, and possession and distribution of child pornography.

Under a plea agreement, prosecutors and Portway’s lawyer agreed to a sentencing range of 18 years to a little over 27 years.